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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1891
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR describes a Cheyenne delivery of stock, prices around 150 dollars, and references to mercantile activity, a warehouse, and shipments. Mentions a figure named Harr and a plan to move stock to Wirly and Kau with uncertain dates and locations.
The article discusses Chicago led innovations in tall building tech including iron foundation plates like snowshoes and steel skeleton frames. It notes a proposed New York project to rise 550 feet with a 20 story base and extra tower, aiming to be the world's tallest business building, with terra cotta fill and a moon telescope aside.
Professor Francis Galton outlines a fingerprint identification system based on ridges on fingertips and soles. He cites 1860 and 1888 Herschel prints and claims universal, unalterable patterns to aid criminal, deserter, and heir tracing.
Maj Gen Miles presided as officers and troops gathered for medals and trophies after the national shooting contest at Fort Sheridan. Lieutenants O Brien Hughes led rifle and carbine events with multiple officers, sergeants, and corporals earning gold and silver medals and cash/ship prizes.
A Mich igan Methodist conference official known as Arner faced censure and humiliation for indiscreet remarks amid a career marked by hardship. He earlier earned 1800 as Northport painter, later 400 at Saranac, supporting a wife and three children, with tensions over outside earnings leading to controversy. Three Rivers ties and hare flesh schemes echo his troubles as he contemplates retirement.
The Earl of Dudley married Miss Gurney at Chelsea parish church on a wet day with Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence in attendance. Bride wore white. eight bridesmaids. best man Lord Royston. Guests faced crowd disruption and torn gowns as processional rows formed. Reception at Duke of Bedford’s, 200 guests. honeymoon at Nilow Court then Italy. presents valued at over £50,000. Nearby Saratoga reports delegates finalizing platform and officers for a Democratic convention.
At the Sept 16 gathering Chairman Burdett presided as Henry Cabot Lodge was named permanent chairman. Nominations for governor went to Coipo, William Hale for lieutenant governor by acclamation, with William Oliv for secretary of state and Geo Marden for treasurer. Other officers listed include Albert Pillsbury for attorney general and John M. Kimball for auditor. The convention adjourned sine die as $15,000 of viaduct bonds were deposited in an eastern bank for Cheyenne.
In the United States District Court for Wyoming a decree foreclosed a deed of trust to raise funds for bonds. On October 17, 1891 at 2 PM at the Capitol front door Cheyenne the under signed will auction numerous oil and placer mining claims in Natrona Carbon Fremont and Johnson counties and in the Powder River and Salt Creek districts subject to court approval. Joseph P. Rankin U S Marshal for Wyoming. Barns & Cherelle Attorneys for Plaintiff. Also irrigation congress notes with arguments on federal irrigation bonds and state trust roles.
An official census shows Gillette, new Burlington terminus in the north, has 320 residents. Many more were expected to stay only temporarily, yet the six week old town makes a strong showing.
Notice is given that the first claim to a homestead has filed notice of intent to make final proof. The witness list includes Silas Doty of Fort Laramie and Truman Hicks of Cheyenne as witnesses. The land involved is described by allotment and location, with the hearing offices and dates to be determined.
Public land claim notice lists a 530 acre parcel in section 1 with cancellations and filings. It names witnesses Asahel Moe, Daniel Thomas, and Merry Thomas of Pine Ridge along with official agents in Cheyenne.
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